Melissa MacKay

Melissa Mackay has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Melissa started their career at Ready Pac Foods, Inc. in 2005 as an Associate Category Manager and worked there until 2012. Following that, they joined BPG International as a Marketing Project Manager from 2012 to 2015. Melissa then moved on to Boyd Coffee Company, where they held the positions of Product Marketing Manager from 2015 to 2017 and Director of Product Strategy from 2016 to 2017. Melissa then joined Farmer Brothers as a Senior Customer Marketing Manager and later as a Senior National Account Manager from 2017 to 2020. In 2020, they joined CTI Foods as the Director of Category Management before transitioning to F&S Fresh Foods as the Director of Marketing and Product Development from 2020 to 2023. Their most recent role is as the Vice President of Marketing for North America at Fresh Del Monte, which they began in June 2023. Melissa Mackay has consistently held marketing and leadership positions throughout their professional career.

Melissa Mackay holds an MBA in Food Marketing from Saint Joseph's University (2017-2019). Prior to that, they received a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Thomas Edison State University. Melissa also holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Merchandising from LIM College (2004-2006). In terms of certifications, they have obtained certifications in "Articulating Your Value" and "Presenting to Senior Executives" from LinkedIn in 2022. In 2010, Melissa obtained a certification as a "Business Trainer" from the American Society for Training & Development. Additionally, they have a certification as "INTJ" from The Myers-Briggs Company.